Airplane! (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1980, Airplane! is a comedy film directed by Jerry Zucker, running about 88 minutes. “What's slower than a speeding bullet, and able to hit tall buildings at a single bound?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
Who’s in it. Airplane! stars Robert Hays as Ted Striker, Julie Hagerty as Elaine Dickinson, Leslie Nielsen as Dr. Rumack and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Roger Murdock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Airplane! has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $83.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Airplane! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Airplane! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Airplane! (1980)?
- In US, Airplane! is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Airplane! worth watching?
- Airplane! holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Airplane!?
- Airplane! stars Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lloyd Bridges.
- When was Airplane! released?
- Airplane! was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.